What would you use instead of adaware?

Cindy

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Apr 7, 2008

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• Dec 18, 2008

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Hi, I used to use adaware to monitor and stop spy / spamware, but apparantly the new version has some problem installing on XP (real smart of them seeing how it's the most widely used operating system). What would you use that actually detects and stops (not hijack this) the background programs?

Thank you!

 

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newss

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Nov 25, 2008

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• Dec 18, 2008

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Seems odd that the software wouldn't run on xp. However, i'm sure you can use Microsoft windows defender, I would hope Microsoft's own application would run in xp

 

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zx_81

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May 10, 2008

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• Dec 18, 2008

• #3

spyware doctor
spybot s&d with teatimer

dunno

 

rudyvise

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Jul 6, 2008

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• Dec 18, 2008

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http://www.pctools.com/spyware-doctor/

worked a treat the other day.

best

Rudy

 

justone

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Oct 12, 2008

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• Dec 18, 2008

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And when it is too late : hijackthis (free tool that finds most malware)

 

btheory

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Dec 12, 2008

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• Dec 18, 2008

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justone said:

And when it is too late : hijackthis (free tool that finds most malware)

Click to expand...

YUP - hijackthis is a lifesaver...

I use Kaspersky, and it's pretty damn reliable.

 

antsaoo

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Oct 1, 2008

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• Dec 18, 2008

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what does hijackthis do ? i was planning my little PPI thingy well i think most users dont have it or can't think that fast tho '

after install they can remove it no brops

i use adaware and its quite fine

 

trophaeum

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Dec 21, 2007

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• Dec 18, 2008

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http://www.blackhatworld.com/blackh...235-adware-firewall-virus-reccomedations.html

take whats in that thread to heart, kis+malwarebytes is the best combo you can get currently

 

a0rta

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• Dec 18, 2008

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PC Tools Spyware doctor is probably the best one of "one-push-button" solutions.

Else.. Hijack this, Windows safe mode, regedit, Google in case of need for seeing what files does what and what belongs to what installation.

 

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zx_81

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May 10, 2008

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• Dec 18, 2008

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Anyone tried prevx? Picked up a file nothing else had before and sure enough when I uploaded it to virustotal it lit up like a christmas tree.

Code:

http://www.prevx.com/